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Check out this quick practical way to gain more in

Check out this quick practical way to gain more insight on how to use your lower half better on the mound! We have a few very cool case studies coming out soon talking about hip range of motion and how it affects pitchers, specifically their pitch arsenal.
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Also helps give insight as to why you might have two of the most common mechanical flaws identified on the mound.
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Proud to be @nscaofficial certified! 9 years and c

Proud to be @nscaofficial certified! 9 years and counting!
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Certifications vary in value but this one means something! If you are looking to trust someone with your strength and conditioning needs, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach is something you should look for!
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@kineticperformanceinstitute as a staff strives to continually better ourselves so we can bring the best training to our clients. Certifications are one small way we do that!
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You know what you should do right now? Ya, you! I’m looking at you!
Go check out a blog post I wrote about strength training!
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http://dubbaseballblog.com/2021/02/16/chasing-numbers-when-strength-should-be-a-tool-not-the-goal/
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If you haven’t read our Blog Post on Recovery, l

If you haven’t read our Blog Post on Recovery, link in the bio. Here is a more actionable approach specifically targeting arm care.
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The Back to Wall Arm Elevation test is a great way to check on your shoulder range of motion. It gives insight to your pre-throwing needs and post-throwing areas to target.
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Remember, head stays on the wall and your lower back is locked down against the wall. Keep your arms completely straight and try to keep your biceps as close as possible to your ears when you raise your arms.
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If you don’t pass, you likely need to target your Latissimus Dorsi, Pec Minor, Thoracic mobility, and a few smaller areas. DM or comment for exercises on how to do this.
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If you pass easily, skip the stretching and focus on activation before or after throwing. J-bands, weighted balls, wrist weights, and shoulder tubes are all good options to warm up before you throw!
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We are hiring! Send your resume to info@kpimh.com

We are hiring! Send your resume to info@kpimh.com if you are interested.
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Check out our newest blog post, the Problem with Progress, a look at how those pushing modern and progressive methods in the game meet resistance, but also why they will be the ones that drive the game forward! #kpicrew

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1st Round of invites for the Winter Development Program went out last week with the info on registration and enhancements in program structure. Stay tuned later in the week for open registration and more details on the awesome system and setup we have for the athletes in our program! #kpicrew

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Are You Ready? Huge announcement coming soon on our Winter Development Program! Stay tuned for details... this will sell out! #kpicrew

Rowing exercises are crucial for softball pitchers

Rowing exercises are crucial for softball pitchers!
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Why?
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You are only as good as your brakes and the under hand throw is just as stressful as an overhand throw...
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Yes, quote us on that!
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Check out the first rows. Notice how her shoulders rolled forwards. Anterior tilt and poor core positioning. The exercise is making her worse.
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Told her to do a few bad and a few good.
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Notice the difference? Better job positioning her shoulder blades, core positioning is better.
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The details matter! Educating and holding athletes accountable to doing things correctly is key! Connecting it to what they care about is gold!
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#trainsmart

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I’m on a mission to get this message across loud and clear. Maybe I’ll make an impact by the time I leave this planet lol. Swipe left!
#gluteguy #glutelab

It was an absolute pleasure working with this guy

It was an absolute pleasure working with this guy all quarantine!
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Crushed it as a trainee and a trainer!
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Embodies everything we look for as an athlete and a future coach. His desire to learn, implement, and perfect is something that will continue to serve him well!
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Looking forward to big things in the spring!
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Sorry for the language, I get excited when people PR!
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#velocity #nsfw #noroundingup

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Bones knows.

Again, no caption required.... - #beastmode

Again, no caption required....
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#beastmode

No caption required - #305

No caption required
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#305

Training strength and control through a full range

Training strength and control through a full range of motion is super important!
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As long as the athlete can control that range of motion. Common error when it comes to arm care is stopping short of the full arc.
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Check this kid out!
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Cookie cutter arm care drills won’t meet the needs of every thrower. His extremely loose shoulder, which enables him to throw gas, requires him to do his arm care with extra focus and extra range of motion.
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Don’t stop when you feel it, stop when you feel it cramp. As long as your form is solid!
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Rotational rockers baby! - Add the connection ball

Rotational rockers baby!
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Add the connection ball to help with timing of the scap load!
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Learn the balance between linear and rotational drive, while keeping the torso stacked back and the scap load working against the pelvis opening towards the target.
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The drill teaches, not the coach.
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Most young athletes are looking for tension. - Com

Most young athletes are looking for tension.
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Commonly called feels.
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That tension is their attempt to take slack out of the system and load the muscles. Problem being, younger athletes have a hard time differetiating between loading the muscles or loading a joint.
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Check out the first throw. See the double clutch or dip in her arm action?
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This is an attempt to feel more tension and load the muscles of the shoulder.
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Problem being over time this arm action will lead to top/front of shoulder soreness, inconsistent velocity and accuracy.
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Check out the second throw!
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If you load the shoulder correctly the muscles and body feel the proper tension and are ready to fire. Smoother, faster, and more efficient throwing motion!
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Super common error when it comes to hip swings....

Super common error when it comes to hip swings....
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Knee dominant vs. hip dominant
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A very common error is a knee dominant move for a swing, pitch, throw. In @kellyzybura’s case a knee dominant move for her pitching mechanics.
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How do we fix this?
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Could tell her to use her hips more....
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ORRRR strengthen and teach better movement patterns in the weight room and allow her to use them during her throwing motion.
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This small tweak can pay HUGE dividends. Especially if you are constantly told to use your legs....
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Been a major shift in movement prep at the gym. -

Been a major shift in movement prep at the gym.
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Many players focus either on purpose or on accident on what/how their foot interacts with the ground. This might not be a bad thing, but can lead to a pushy, knee dominant, inefficient move.
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Not that this guy has that issue but if we put the focus on the pelvis, we believe that pitchers will be in a better position to throw hard, be more accurate, and use their legs more effectively.
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Coaching cues:
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Find the perfect mixture of rotation from your pelvis and extension of your back leg, WITHOUT your foot coming off the ground.
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Stay connected, rotate and extend!
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